Photo: Pollinator at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Conway’s public schools outscore 77% of South Carolina districts
Math proficiency in Conway’s districts is 49%, above the South Carolina average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving Conway, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within South Carolina, not nationally.
From South Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Conway’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 57% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 52% and 41% statewide; 82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,340 per student, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Three elementary schools, then two middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports and Conway Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Conway’s grade
A−: better than 77% of South Carolina school districts, #50 of 169 South Carolina towns. Test scores are above the South Carolina average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Conway, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Conway · depends on your address
Homewood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher
South Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 642 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 583 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Conway · depends on your address
Homewood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher
South Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 642 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 583 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Conway · depends on your address
Homewood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher
South Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 642 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 583 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Conway · depends on your address
Homewood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher
South Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 642 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 583 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Conway · depends on your address
Homewood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher
South Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 642 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 583 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Conway · depends on your address
Homewood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher
South Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 642 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 583 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Conway · depends on your address
Homewood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher
South Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 642 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Conway Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 583 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Conway · depends on your address
Whittemore Park Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,013 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Conway Middle
Grades 6–8 · 578 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Conway · depends on your address
Whittemore Park Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,013 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Conway Middle
Grades 6–8 · 578 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Conway · depends on your address
Whittemore Park Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,013 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Conway Middle
Grades 6–8 · 578 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Conway · depends on your address
Conway High
Grades 9–12 · 1,724 students · 18:1 students per teacher
HCS Early College High
Grades 9–12 · 360 students · 16:1 students per teacher
HCS Scholars Academy High
Grades 9–12 · 209 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Conway · depends on your address
Conway High
Grades 9–12 · 1,724 students · 18:1 students per teacher
HCS Early College High
Grades 9–12 · 360 students · 16:1 students per teacher
HCS Scholars Academy High
Grades 9–12 · 209 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Conway’s public schools are run by Horry County School District, which also serves Atlantic Beach, Aynor, Briarcliffe Acres and Loris and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Conway vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Conway’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Conway | A− | Horry County |
Every school in Conway
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Conway’s schools
Are Conway’s schools good?
By South Carolina’s own tests, yes: the public schools Conway children attend outscore 77% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #50 of 169 South Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Conway in?
Horry County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 48,662 students in 55 schools (2024–25).
Where do Conway kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Conway High, HCS Early College High and HCS Scholars Academy High.
What is Conway’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Horry County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.
How much does Conway spend per student?
$14,340 in Horry County School District (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Conway?
Yes: Conway Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 345 students). Conway also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Conway families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Conway → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within South Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.